Good Morning. Happy Birthday Edwin Diaz, Juan Uribe, Joe Smith, and Ike Davis. Mets win 3rd straight Spring game as Baty and Holmes continue impressive Spring.
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3/21/2025 Spring Training Box Score: Mets 3 Cardinals 2
Nimmo LF; 0 for 3; 1 walk; Swaggerty PR-LF; 0 for 0; Marte, S RF; 0 for 2; 1 K; Canario RF; 1 for 1; 1 run; 1 walk; Alonso DH; 1 for 3; double; 1 RBI; 1 K; Juan PR-DH; 0 for 1; Vientos 1B; 0 for 2; 1 run; 1 K; Lorusso 1B; 0 for 1; Baty 3B; 2 for 3; HR; double; 1 run; 2 RBIs; Mosquera 3B; 0 for 1; Taylor, T CF; 1 for 4; Walton 2B; 0 for 2; 1 walk; Acuña SS; 0 for 4; 1 K; Senger C; 0 for 3; 1 K; Holmes, C; 5.1 innings; no runs; 2
hits; 3 walks; 8 Ks; Brazobán(W, 1-0); 1.2
innings; no runs; 3 walks; 3 Ks; Núñez(H, 1); 1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs;
2 hits; 1 HR; 2 Ks; Young, D(S, 1); 1
inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K;
Mike Puma NY Post: Clay Holmes caps his masterful Mets spring by clearing critical ‘mental’ hurdle. "Clay Holmes went to the mound for the sixth inning Friday with mental fatigue to conquer. A former reliever who has stretched out to starter this spring for the Mets, the right-hander felt the full brunt of his new role, even as his arm wasn’t showing signs of duress. 'Physically, I was in a pretty good spot,' Holmes said...'But, man, six up just feels like you’re pitching forever out there. That’s just a mental thing.'”
Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: Mets Notebook: Clay Holmes makes final spring start before taking mound on Opening Day. "In five Grapefruit League starts, Holmes posted a 0.93 ERA and a 0.78 WHIP...The Mets worked with Holmes to rework his pitch mix, bringing back the changeup he threw earlier in his career and adding a cutter to his repertoire. Holmes, who will turn 32 on Opening Day, still throws the devastating gyro slider, sweeper, cutter and four-seam fastball, but he’s now better equipped to go three times through the order."
Clay Holmes with two first inning strikeouts! ✌ pic.twitter.com/jEYv8LmCMk
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2025
Luisangel Acuña 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/I5yXktKPOV
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2025
Brett Baty doubles up Pedro Pagés! pic.twitter.com/vdlo0SMRiD
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2025
Brett Baty's third straight game with a double 💪 pic.twitter.com/ZkD7KF1n03
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2025
Clay Holmes with 7 strikeouts in 5 scoreless innings! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/afPE6LGvZq
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2025
Pete Alonso with an RBI double to bring in the Mets' first run of the day! pic.twitter.com/PxxkEg1Cyg
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2025
BRETT BATY CANNOT BE STOPPED THIS SPRING 💣 pic.twitter.com/wq9g1rk528
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2025
"I'm pumped, we've got a bright future. Starting Opening Day is like a holiday, first day of school feeling"
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2025
Clay Holmes talks with @gappleSNY and @Todd_Zeile about how he's feeling heading into his first Opening Day start: pic.twitter.com/hWw0erXTu3
"I've noticed that he's really taken a lot of the young players under his wing."
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2025
Starling Marte talks about what it's been like to be with Juan Soto this spring: pic.twitter.com/bOt8CbP24b
Carlos Mendoza was asked to sum up Clay Holmes' spring training performances:
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2025
"Pretty good not going to lie, but it's spring training. Now we've got to translate it into the regular season." pic.twitter.com/IdYIl4IvQy
Carlos Mendoza on the confidence he has in Brett Baty to carry over his strong spring training to the regular season:
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2025
"He's got to trust the work he's been doing here in camp and having results.. Just continue to trust your work" pic.twitter.com/FtzwoaDqBV
Carlos Mendoza shares that the plan is for Dedniel Núñez to appear in one more game this spring: pic.twitter.com/F2HvfvmJF1
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2025
Carlos Mendoza shares Tylor Megill will start tomorrow and Paul Blackburn will pitch in a minor league game: pic.twitter.com/rHVkDQIrEP
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2025
Clay Holmes on his feelings heading into Opening Day:
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2025
"We know the opportunity we have in front of us and we look forward to attacking it from day one." pic.twitter.com/3wwqxphcaf
Clay Holmes says 6 ups "feels like you're pitching forever out there" 😂
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2025
"It's just a mental thing, having that mental endurance too - you're thinking through a lot of things. Physically I'm in a good spot" pic.twitter.com/tkyeC7Z4bb
Brett Baty is leading the Grapefruit League in OPS 🔥 pic.twitter.com/KNgQp12L9H
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 21, 2025
Can Clay Holmes and Brett Baty carry over their strong spring performances to the regular season?@DPLennon, @AnthonyMcCarron, @sal_licata and @jonhein discuss on BNNY:
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 21, 2025
➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/0A0InP0Hdf
Our 2025 Mets!!!!!! 🧡💙🧡💙🧡#LGM #SeasonTicketHolder pic.twitter.com/ulxC75FfWw
— Lisa G (@LisaNY28) March 22, 2025
Today's Game:
1:10 PM vs. Washington; Mets Scheduled Starter: Tylor Megill
Tim Healey Newsday: Mets' Brett Baty drawing rave reviews as potential Jeff McNeil fill-in. "Brett Baty is not surprising with his hot hitting, but has been 'really, really good' up the middle, manager Carlos Mendoza said....'And the range he has shown. I knew it was there, but to see it at second base up the middle, going to the right, going to the left, having the awareness on where to go on cuts and relays, and the communication in between pitches with not only Lindor but the other infielders.'"
Joel Sherman NY Post Sports+: The ‘roller coaster’ Brett Baty doesn’t want to ride is at a Mets crossroads. "If you believe in Baty, it is because he seems to have adopted a go-for-it attitude after some deer-in-the-headlights failure. He is encouragingly hitting the ball hard to all fields. He has taken well to second base, making outstanding plays Wednesday and Thursday (a really athletic turn of a double play) and then made two fine plays at his natural third on Friday...But the [roller coaster] ride does have him in an intriguing spot right now — having outstanding prospects of making the team … and perhaps more. (Subscription required)
Mike Puma NY Post Sports+: What Mets veteran Brandon Nimmo has learned as he enters 10th season as ‘one of the old guys on team’. "By far the longest-tenured Mets player, Nimmo has endured a rough spring training, with knee soreness curtailing his activity. But Nimmo resumed playing this week and appears ready for the opener...Nimmo: 'It’s a special feeling because you feel so blessed you have been able to stay in the game for this long and there’s been a lot of hard work that has gone into that. But also it’s bittersweet because I am probably past the halfway point of my career now. You feel like you are on the back half now and should savor every moment of it.'" (Subscription required)
Mike Puma NY Post: Mets’ Starling Marte staying ready for any outfield chances and ‘whatever the team needs’. “I like playing in the outfield,” Marte said. “I would like the opportunity to be in the outfield. Obviously, being the DH gives me more time for my knee to recover and it gives me more time for me to be off my feet....”
Mets Daily Clips:
Mr. and Mrs. Met on Unsportsmanlike Conduct:
Brett Baty News:
- Baty earning big opportunity with Mets as torrid spring continues (MLB.com)
- Mets' Brett Baty drawing rave reviews as potential Jeff McNeil fill-in (Newsday)
- The ‘roller coaster’ Brett Baty doesn’t want to ride is at a Mets crossroads (New York Post)
- Is Mets’ Brett Baty good enough at 2B to start? Scout weighs in (NJ.com)
Clay Holmes News:
- Clay Holmes caps his masterful Mets spring by clearing critical ‘mental’ hurdle (New York Post)
- Mets Notebook: Clay Holmes makes final spring start before taking mound on Opening Day (NYDN)
- Here’s one thing Mets' Clay Holmes misses about being a reliever (NJ.com)
Other Mets News:
- Favorite stories out of Mets Spring Training (MLB.com)
- Mets’ Starling Marte staying ready for any outfield chances and ‘whatever the team needs’ (New York Post)
- Mets first base coach Antoan Richardson squeezing all he can out of team's baserunners (The Record)
- How Mets pitcher united staff with dinner passed down from his mother (NJ.com)
- Mets add outfielder, who knows New York, six days before Opening Day (NJ.com)
- Mets reunite with player who spent a week in organization last year (NJ.com)
- How Mets pitcher who was ‘terrible’ saved his career: ‘I’d be out of baseball' (NJ.com)
- Takeaways from Part II of 'The Pursuit' Docuseries About Juan Soto Signing (SI.com)
Mets.com:
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Yahoo Sports/Mets:
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Juan Soto reveals Yankees were 'No. 1' early in free agency and why he ultimately picked Mets
Mets' Carlos Mendoza gives updates on A.J. Minter, Dedniel Núñez
New York Mets provide injury update on Jeff McNeil
Mets 'close' to naming rest of starters following Tylor Megill's 'really good' outing
Mets Notebook: Carlos Mendoza still mulling final roster after making cuts
Former New York Mets starter expected to make Yankees' rotation
Pete Alonso's path to breaking franchise home record will tell Mets everything
Mets Morning News for March 22, 2025
Metsmerized:
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Tylor Megill Effective As Mets Tie Nationals
Spring Training Game Chat: Nationals vs Mets, 1:10 PM
Mets Opening Day Roster Taking Shape
Clay Holmes Finishes Dominant Spring Ahead of Opening Day Start
Amazing Avenue:
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Tom Brennan: Working Two Jobs is the American Way…My Prospect Game Thoughts…26 Man Roster Thoughts
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MLB.com:
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O's no-no gives Cooper bragging rights over LSU teammate Skenes
Tigers adding top prospect, former No. 1 pick to Skubal-led rotation
Judge ends quiet spring by blasting 1st Grapefruit League HR
Guardians land outfielder Jones from Rockies for versatile Freeman
Tax bill that may affect Chase Field renovations awaits Senate vote
FREE MLB.TV: Watch every available Spring Training game
Bibee, Guardians agree to five-year contract extension
MLB Trade Rumors:
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Padres Designate Brett Sullivan, Select Mason McCoy
Pirates Designate Joshua Palacios, Option Henry Davis
Rangers Release Nick Ahmed, Re-Sign Hunter Strickland To Minors Deal
Guardians, Rockies Swap Nolan Jones, Tyler Freeman
Vinnie Pasquantino Exits Game With Hamstring Strain
Mariners To Acquire Michael Hobbs From Mets
Angels Outright Scott Kingery
Shane McClanahan Exits Start With Triceps Tightness
Diamondbacks, Justin Martínez Agree To Extension
Yankees Select Carlos Carrasco; Clarke Schmidt, Ian Hamilton To Begin Season On Injured List
Red Sox Notes: Fitts, Zavala, Moore, Ottavino, Front Office Changes
Astros Release Ben Gamel, Jalen Beeks
Guardians Extend Tanner Bibee
Giants Option Kyle Harrison To Triple-A
Brewers To Include Rule 5 Pick Connor Thomas On Opening Day Roster
Yahoo Sports:
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J.C. Escarra officially lands spot on Yankees’ Opening Day roster
Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnación to miss start of season with broken left hand
Tigers’ top prospect Jackson Jobe is expected to be included in the rotation to open the season
Yankees lose 3rd starting pitcher with Clarke Schmidt set to start season on IL with shoulder injury
Mets 'close' to naming rest of starters following Tylor Megill's 'really good' outing
Aaron Judge's first spring training HR overshadowed by ninth-inning implosion in Yankees' 8-7 loss to Phillies
Tylor Megill strikes out five, Hayden Senger blasts HR in Mets' tie with Nationals
Mets make flurry of roster moves, including sending Jakson Reetz and Donovan Walton to Triple-A
Yankees adding Carlos Carrasco to 40-man roster, solidifying rotation spot
ICYMI in Mets Land: Carlos Mendoza on what he's seen from Luisangel Acuña; latest on Jeff McNeil
ESPN:
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'An out in three pitches': What the rest of MLB can learn from the Royals' old-school rotation
Rockies trade Jones to Guardians for Freeman
Rays' McClanahan (triceps) to undergo testing
CBS Sports:
CBSSports.com Headlines
Guardians' Tanner Bibee signs contract extension: No. 1 starter gets new deal reportedly worth at least $48M
Rays' Shane McClanahan exits with apparent arm injury days before scheduled Opening Day start
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FanGraphs:
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Braves.com:
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Murphy confident he'll return to past success after 'little speed bump'
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Top prospect Baldwin on Braves' Opening Day roster: 'No question he's ready for it'
Marlins.com:
Marlins News
Bellozo to head to Miami with team as rotation decision looms
Watch FREE on MLB.TV: Curry starts split squad nightcap
Projecting the Marlins' Opening Day roster
Phillies.com:
Phillies News
As Phillies' roster takes shape, a few questions remain
With Opening Day around the corner, who will make Phillies' roster?
Watch FREE, noon ET: Nola wraps up his spring
Nationals.com:
Nationals News
What could the Nats' Opening Day roster look like?
Listen live, noon ET: Wood, Nats wrap up West Palm Beach slate
Listen live, 1 p.m. ET: Road squad takes on Cards
Born Today 3/22:
- Matt Galante (1944)
- Danny Boitano (1953)
- Cory Lidle (1972)
- Jeremy Griffiths (1978)
- Juan Uribe (1979)
- Joe Smith (1984)
- Ike Davis (1987)
- Edwin Diaz (1994)
- Ben Simon (2002)
Died on 3/22:
- Dallas Green (2017)
3/22 Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Carl Willey from the Milwaukee Braves on March 22, 1963.
New York Mets traded Ike Hampton to the California Angels for Ken Sanders on March 22, 1975.
New York Mets traded Hector Ramirez to the Baltimore Orioles for Manny Alexander and Scott McClain on March 22, 1997.
New York Mets traded Jerson Perez to the Toronto Blue Jays for Jim Mann on March 22, 2000.
New York Mets released Tom Martin on March 22, 2009.
1963 - The New York Mets, who finished last in the National League with a 40-120 record in their inaugural season, purchase pitcher Carl Willey from the Milwaukee Braves. Willey will boost a pitching rotation that includes Roger Craig, Al Jackson and Tracy Stallard. The Mets will improve to 51-111 this season.
1997: The New York Mets, loaded with middle infielders, add two more, acquiring shortstop Manny Alexander and third baseman Scott McClain from the Baltimore Orioles. The Mets give up hard-throwing reliever Hector Ramirez in exchange.
2015 - Yankees prospect Jose Pirela runs into the center field fence at full speed in trying to chase down a drive off the bat of the Mets' Juan Lagares. He suffers a concussion and has to be taken to hospital, but escapes more serious injury. Meanwhile, Lagares circles the bases with an inside-the-park home run.
#OTD in 1965, two New York #Mets combined to throw a no-hitter in spring training. Gary Kroll and Gordie Richardson topped off the #Pirates 6-0. The first regular season no-hitter would not come until 2012 (Johan Santana). pic.twitter.com/vcRZAYW1et
— Custom Cards OTD ⚾️ (@custom_baseball) March 22, 2022
3/22/2017 Marcus Stroman pitches six one-hit innings against Puerto Rico and helps lead USA to their first WBC title. He is named the tournament’s MVP after posting a 2.35 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in three starts for USA.@STR0 pic.twitter.com/IU0w3JPQRj
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) March 22, 2022
3/22/1979 Juan Uribe is born. Uribe was traded to the Mets with Kelly Johnson in mid-2015. He hit .219 down the stretch but went 1-for-1 with an RBI in the World Series. pic.twitter.com/piZoux620X
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) March 22, 2022
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